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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.64, 24,037.80 and 6,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.64, 24,037.80 and 6,161.84 is: 9,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.64 : 24,037.80 = 6,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.64/24,037.80 = 6,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.64x = 24,037.80 × 6,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.64x = 148,116,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,116,957.36/16,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.35

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